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GU53 VAO

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,307 mi
Last recorded112,307 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 VAO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 112,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 97,780 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 97,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 95,388 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 92,694 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 50,049 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 87,933 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 83,668 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Front & rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track-rod end bush cracking

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

coolant level low

Fail 23 Jan 2019 83,668 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All four coil springs corroded

Front & rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track-rod end bush cracking

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

coolant level low

Pass 5 Jan 2018 79,275 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside wiper blade leaves a slight mark

Pass 13 Jan 2017 77,861 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 76,471 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 76,467 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 73,967 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 70,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 65,842 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 60,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,740 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 44,302 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 33,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2008 23,391 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 13,388 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 11,780 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 11,780 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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GU53 VAO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU53 VAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU53 VAO registered?

GU53 VAO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is GU53 VAO safe to buy?

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